Masks, social distancing no longer required

Iowans are no longer required to wear masks in public as of Sunday, Feb. 7. Gov Kim Reynolds issued a new public health disaster proclamation Friday that replaces previous guidance that was set to expire as of Feb. 7. The new order does not mandate guidelines for businesses or private gatherings. As in the first eight months of the pandemic,…

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County to eliminate mental health position for budgetary reasons

~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County mental health services coordinator position was unanimously eliminated by the board of supervisors at their regular meeting on Feb 4. The duties will be transferred to other counties in the Central Iowa Community Services (CICS) region. “The position has changed over time,” said chair John Muir. Supervisor Dawn Rudolph recommended eliminating the…

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